The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Yeeting stuff into public (Friends)

Feb 17, 2024
Jamie Tanna, an IndieWeb enthusiast and open-source contributor, shares insights on navigating the IndieWeb while living with ADHD. He discusses the importance of salary transparency, reflecting on his journey of sharing salary history to promote fair pay. Jamie also delves into creating DMD, a powerful tool for managing software dependencies, emphasizing better communication within development teams. With humor, they explore community connections and the challenges of static site generators, focusing on innovative approaches to writing and podcast interaction.
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ANECDOTE

Podcast Tracking

  • Jamie Tanna tracks every podcast he listens to and publishes the listens on his website.
  • He even backfilled his listening history by reverse-engineering data from his podcast app.
ADVICE

Own Your Data

  • Own your data and publish content on your own website.
  • Syndicate your content to other platforms (like the Fediverse) to reach a wider audience.
ANECDOTE

Tweeting from Website

  • Jamie replies to tweets from his website using an IndieWeb app, showing more effort.
  • This setup involves his website rebuilding, sending notifications, and then syndicating the reply.
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